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Concrete floors pave way for healthier future
An estimated 6% of households in Latin America and the Caribbean have predominantly dirt floors, leaving millions of families at risk of catching serious, sometimes deadly diseases. By replacing dirt floors with concrete, we can help vulnerable families improve their health outcomes.
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Advocating for affordable homes requires all of us. Learn how you can help bring home within reach for millions of families in the U.S.
Tips for finding your next DIY upcycle project at Habitat ReStore
You never know what you might find at a Habitat ReStore – that’s why it’s such a thrilling shopping experience.
Echoes of Katrina: How Habitat brings back hope after a storm
Habitat’s own Shala Carlson reflects on her experiences with Habitat following Hurricane Katrina and shares her message of hope for victims of Hurricane Harvey.
Ethiopia: Jonathan Reckford travels to build
After months of anticipation — and yet not having time to think too much about a trip I still considered far into the future — I am boarding a plane with my daughter for Ethiopia.
Habitat houses foster optimism and confidence
Amanda shares how being around the Habitat volunteers and staff members who helped build her family’s home gave her a new perspective on the possibilities for her future.
On National Day of Service, Jonathan and Drew Scott urge support of Habitat Hammers Back hurricane recovery initiative
Jonathan and Drew Scott are urging support of Habitat for Humanity’s response to Hurricane Harvey and Hurricane Irma in a new public service announcement out today.
Children, Cities and Housing: Rights and Priorities
Children living in inadequate housing in urban areas are one of the most vulnerable groups globally. Read our discussion paper, written in collaboration with UN-Habitat and UNICEF for the World Urban Forum, on challenges faced by children in urban areas and strategies to enable a sustainable future for them.